The May 3 Lanesboro City Council meeting opened with a public hearing to discuss sidewalk improvements and assessments. There were no questions or comments from the public, so the hearing was closed and the regular council meeting opened. The assessments were approved by the council. City Engineer Brian Malm reviewed with the council pay request #5 for the wastewater treatment … [Read more...]
Application for Blue Jay Ridge Subdivision discussed
The Preston City Council held its first regular in-person meeting in about a year. Councilman David Collett was absent. City Administrator Joe Hoffman reported that Planning and Zoning held a public hearing on the application submitted by Mark Welch for a new subdivision at their April 28 meeting. P & Z recommended approval of the preliminary plat once a number of items … [Read more...]
Fillmore County accepts bid for airport construction project
The revised Fillmore County Airport project bid was approved at the county board’s May 4 meeting. The only bid from Everstrong Construction had come in at $1,802,002, which was significantly higher than the estimated budget of $1,249,602. The county’s consultant SEH (engineering/planning firm) had not recommended accepting this bid as it was. There were two options; rebid the … [Read more...]
Rushford holds hearing on preliminary project layout
The City of Rushford is drawing closer to its next big project – the complete reconstruction of Highway 30. The highway is one of three that intersect within the city. The proposed $5.32 million project is being led by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). City Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, was on hand at the April 26 council meeting and public … [Read more...]
Houston County Board of Appeal and Equalization met on April 26 at the Caledonia City Council
On April 26, 2021, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting from 6 p.m. to 8:01 p.m. in the City Auditorium. City council members in attendance included, Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, Brad Rykhus, and Robert “Bob” Klug. Brad Rykhus made a motion, seconded by David Fitzpatrick and carried by the council, to approve … [Read more...]
Chatfield approves sale of plow truck
The Chatfield City Council approved the sale of its 2005 Sterling Plow Truck to the city of Wykoff for $28,000 at the council’s April 26 meeting. Councilors Paul Novotny and Mike Urban were absent. Brian Burkholder, Superintendent of City Services, reported the city council approved the purchase of a new Freightliner plow truck last November, which should be delivered in May. … [Read more...]
Spring Valley deer hunting nixed
The Spring Valley city council held a regular council meeting on April 26. Members present included Luan Ruesink, Greg Brooks, John Dols and Mayor Tony Archer. Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. Chris Danielson was absent. Immediately prior to the regular council meeting, a public hearing was held regarding the city’s consideration of a request to allow … [Read more...]
REAL ID full enforcement deadline six months away Nearly 22% of Minnesota driver’s license and ID cardholders REAL ID ready
ST. PAUL — Nearly 22% of Minnesota driver’s license and ID cardholders have a REAL ID or enhanced driver’s license as the federal REAL ID full enforcement deadline approaches. Nationwide, approximately 40% of all U.S. driver’s licenses and ID cardholders were REAL ID-compliant as of October 1, 2020, according the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Beginning October 1, 2021, … [Read more...]
Spring Grove City Hall has new office hours
Mayor Scott Solberg called the Spring Grove City Council’s regular meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 at the Fest Building. Council Members in attendance were Travis Torgerson, Trent Turner, Karen Folstad, and Chad Rohland. Also, present Julie Amundson, city clerk/administrator; Spring Grove City Attorney Greg Schieber, Jacqueline Wennes, Michael Solum, Deanna … [Read more...]
MnDOT announces 2021 state construction projects
ST. PAUL, MN – More than 200 construction projects that will help maintain Minnesota’s roads and bridges, improve safety, and support thousands of construction jobs across the state will be worked on this year, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. In addition, crews will make safety and infrastructure improvements to 51 multimodal projects, which are … [Read more...]